This preliminary report contains the proceedings of a statewide symposium held January 12-14, 1994, in Saratoga Springs, New York, to develop a statewide vision and framework for K-12 public education for the 21st century. Participants included state legislators, the Board of Regents, Education Department officials, school board members, teachers, high school students, school superintendents, business leaders, and private citizens. Ten work groups tackled the following topics: educational mission; student personal growth; learning atmosphere; school calendar; staff preparation and development; buildings, transportation, and equipment; technology; intergovernmental agency cooperation; finance; and governance. Each group was asked to identify the strengths and weaknesses of New York's education system with regard to the group's topic and to translate them into goals. The groups also identified resources for and obstacles to achieving those goals. Recommendations for specific action steps are also included. (LMI)